RegardingID Archive | Indian subsidiary gets U.S. patent for RFID cashless tech

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Bartronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Indian RFID vendor Bartronics India Limited, has been granted a U.S. patent for the design and manufacture of a non-reusable tamper-resistant identification device.

The technology is typically used in a wristband or bracelet which is swiped in cashless transaction.

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OTI granted U.S. patent for contactless 'Smart SIM'

On Track Innovations has received a U.S. patent for adding contactless capability to existing mobile handsets through contactless SIM technology.

U.S. Patent No. 8,090,407, aka “Contactless Smart SIM,” covers the capabilities necessary to turn existing mobile handsets into NFC-enabled devices through the use of a SIM card and a specifically designed antenna, all while keeping the phone and operating system “fully agnostic,” says OTI.

Cape Town goes contactless on taxi fares

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Smart Chip Limited receives CMMI certification

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Bluestar launches cashless ticketing scheme

UK-regional bus group Bluestar has launched a new transit card for discounted weekly and monthly travel on its network, according to Southern Daily Echo.

The new card enables cashless fare for any service on the Bluestar Network in Southampton, Eastleigh and Winchester. It also supports travel on Wilts & Dorset buses and Southern Vectis on the Isle of Wight, both of which are owned and operated by Go-Ahead Group.

New player enters Indian two-factor authentication market

The Indian start-up ArrayShield Technologies has entered the two-factor authentication market in India and is looking for value-added resellers, managed service providers and system integrators to help it become a player in this field, which it estimates to be nearly Rs 2 billion.

Identive acquires majority stake in German cashless payment provider

Identive Group Inc. has announced a deal to acquire a majority stake in Hamburg, Germany-based payment solution AG, a cashless payment system provider for stadiums, arenas and other types of entertainment venues.

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Indian subsidiary gets U.S. patent for RFID cashless tech